Schoen Clinic UK Appoints Care Leader Jane Hughes-Cook as Hospital Director at Wellen Court, Schoen Clinic York

PRESS RELEASE: 15 MAY 2025

Schoen Clinic UK are pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Hughes-Cook as Hospital Director at Wellen Court, Schoen Clinic York. Jane brings with her over two decades of leadership experience in mental health and dementia care services, making her ideally positioned to take on this senior role.

Jane Hughes-Cook, Hospital Director, Wellen Court, Schoen Clinic York

Wellen Court provides bespoke, person-centred nursing care for individuals living with complex dementia and its associated mental health challenges. Jane's appointment comes at a pivotal time as Schoen Clinic York continues to expand and enhance its provision of services.

Jane joins Schoen Clinic UK from her recent role as Operations Manager at a national care organisation, where she successfully led multidisciplinary teams and improved outcomes across a portfolio of specialist care homes.

Her track record of operational excellence and commitment to quality care aligns perfectly with Schoen Clinic’s mission to provide exceptional, clinically-led services for patients and families.

"We’re delighted to welcome Jane to the Schoen Clinic leadership team," said Andy Davey, UK Managing Director. "Her experience, strategic insight and dedication to patient-centred care will be instrumental in driving the continued success of Schoen Clinic York and supporting the complex needs of those we serve."

In her new role, Jane will oversee clinical governance, operational performance and staff development at Wellen Court, Schoen Clinic York working closely with clinical leaders to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance. Her immediate focus will include enhancing patient pathways, improving access to services, expanding local partnerships and supporting the wellbeing and development of her team.

Commenting on her appointment, Jane says: “I’m honoured to join Schoen Clinic and lead Wellen Court’s specialist dementia service. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by complex dementia, and I look forward to working with a talented team to further build on the service’s strong foundations.”

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About Schoen Clinic UK Group

The Schoen Clinic Group was founded in 1985 and has since developed into Germany's fifth-largest privately-owned hospital group. It currently treats 300,000+ patients annually at 46 hospitals and clinics in Germany and the UK. The group also includes the leading online telemedicine clinic: MindDoc.

Schoen Clinic entered the UK healthcare market in 2017 providing award-winning, expert-led healthcare super-specialising in certain areas of medicine – now mental health and wellbeing, eating disorders and dementia care.